JEC
PRODUCTS, INC.
Manufacturer
of Fine Jewelry Equipment
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Firing Schedules for PMC products
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Silver PMC (original) can be fired
for
2 hours at 1650°F - 900°C
Shrinkage 25-30%
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Silver PMC+ can be fired
using one of three schedules:
10 minutes at 1650°F - 900°C
20 minutes at 1560°F - 850°C
30 minutes at 1470°F - 800°C
Shrinkage only 10-15%
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Silver PMC3 can be fired
using one of three schedules:
10 minutes at 1290°F - 700°C
20 minutes at 1200°F - 650°C
30 minutes at 1110°F - 600°C
Shrinkage only 10-15%
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Melting
Point For Fine Silver 1752°F
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PMC
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PMC+
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PMC3
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Workability
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Excellent
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Slightly Stiff
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Excellent
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Strength
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pretty good
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very good
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very good
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Recommendations
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pendants
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rings
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rings
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brooches
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pendants
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charms
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charms
beads
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bracelets
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pendants
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© JEC Products,
Inc. 2004
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